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Team Notebook: Denver Broncos News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Broncos | Hall signed The Denver Broncos have announced they have signed free-agent RB Bruce Hall (Bills). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Broncos | Showing interest in McNabb Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN, reports the Denver Broncos have had multiple conversations with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding the availability of QB Donovan McNabb. Broncos | Marshall to draw interest Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports former NFL TE and CBS Sports analyst Shannon Sharpe said he knows of three teams that will try to acquire WR Brandon Marshall. Sharpe said he does not know how Marshall and head coach Josh McDaniels would repair their relationship if Marshall stays with the Broncos. Broncos | Marshall open to playing for team next season Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall said he is open to playing for the Broncos next season but will let the Broncos decide what will happen in his situation. He also said he knows the way he acted last season was unprofessional. "Learning from last year and last offseason, I approached things unprofessional. This offseason I'm just going to go with the flow and just go in whatever direction the Broncos want to go," Marshall said. Broncos | Expected to match any offers for Dumervil Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are expected to match any team's offer for LB Elvis Dumervil on the open market this offseason. The team could also work out a long-term extension before the tender date March 5. Broncos | Batiste signed to futures contract The Denver Broncos signed OT D'Anthony Batiste to a futures contract Tuesday, Feb. 2. Broncos | Dumervil not happy to see Nolan leave Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos LB Elvis Dumervil was not thrilled to see former defensive coordinator Mike Nolan leave for the Miami Dolphins this offseason. Dumervil credited Nolan for his stellar 2009 campaign. "It was great playing with him," Dumervil said. "I only got to play with him one year, but I had fun, I probably had one of my best years. I felt I was productive throughout my career before Nolan, but being able to move to linebacker enhanced my durability and allowed me to be more effective down the stretch." Broncos | Expected to tender Marshall a contract Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are expected to tender an offer to restricted free-agent WR Brandon Marshall but it would only serve as a mechanism to execute a deal to another team. Broncos | Bailey would be surprised if Marshall is back Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey said he would be surprised if WR Brandon Marshall was back next season because of the issues the Broncos and Marshall have had the last few seasons. Broncos | Not expected to re-sign Hamilton Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports the Denver Broncos are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent OG Ben Hamilton. Broncos | Clady to play right tackle in Pro Bowl Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos OT Ryan Clady will shift from left tackle to right tackle in the 2010 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31. Broncos | Marshall expected to be traded Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are expected to trade WR Brandon Marshall soon after March 5, when NFL's trading and free agency period starts. Broncos | Martindale promoted Denver Broncos linebackers coach Don Martindale has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Broncos | Six could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos LB Elvis Dumervil, OG Chris Kuper, WR Brandon Marshall, QB Kyle Orton, TE Tony Scheffler and DE Le Kevin Smith could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Broncos | McCoy will be able to concentrate on OC duties Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos hiring of new quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels will allow offensive coordinator Mike McCoy to concentrate on his coordinating duty. Broncos | Will change running scheme Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will still use some zone-blocking schemes but they will predominately use a power running scheme. The team's hiring of co-offensive line coaches Clancy Barone and Bob Wylie as well as running backs coach Eric Studesville will help the team become more of a power running team. "We're going to run some power, we're going to run some inside zone. There's no way to exactly characterize our type of running scheme. It's just not going to be dedicated to the outside zone play. It will be different. But it will be more what I'm used to, and Clancy's going to do a great job with it," McDaniels said. The new rushing attack will feature RB Knowshon Moreno and the team could add at least one new offensive linemen. Broncos | Negotiating new deal with Burns Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are negotiating a new contract for special teams assistant Keith Burns. Broncos | Studesville officially hired Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have officially hired Buffalo Bills running backs coach Eric Studesville as their new running backs coach. Broncos | B. McDaniels named QBs coach Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have named coaching assistant Ben McDaniels as their new quarterbacks coach. Broncos | Ligashesky hired as TE coach Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have hired former Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coach Bob Ligashesky as their new tight ends coach. Broncos | Patricia considered for defensive coordinator job Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels did consider New England Patriots linebackers coach Matt Patricia for the team's defensive coordinator vacancy, according to two league sources. Broncos | Martindale appears to be next defensive coordinator Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos linebackers coach Don Martindale appears to be the Denver Broncos' new defensive coordinator after meeting with head coach Josh McDaniels. Broncos | Wylie hired Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have hired Bob Wylie (CFL) to coach the offensive line alongside coach Clancy Barone, according to two NFL sources. The team will divide the offensive line duties between the two coaches. Broncos | Barone hired as OL coach Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Denver Broncos have hired Clancy Barone to be their next offensive line coach, according to a league source. Broncos | Expected to hire Wylie Jeff Legwold, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are expected to hire former NFL offensive line coach Bob Wylie to be their assistant offensive line coach, according to a league source. Wylie has resigned his position from the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, and he could be formally announced in his new position with the Broncos as early as Friday, Jan. 22. Broncos | Law could return to team Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos CB Ty Law said he has spoken with head coach Josh McDaniels about the possibility of returning to the team in 2010. Law said, "I'm going to train as if I'm playing. They said I'm welcome to come back." Broncos | Studesville agrees to terms to become RB coach Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have offered their running backs coaching position to Buffalo Bills running backs coach Eric Studesville and the two sides have agreed on contract terms. Broncos | Martindale a candidate for DC Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos linebackers coach Don Martindale is being considered for the team's defensive coordinator position, according to two NFL sources. Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees is considered the frontrunner for the job. Broncos | Pees expected to be named defensive coordinator Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees is expected to be named the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator. Broncos | Discussing Pees for DC ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Denver Broncos are discussing former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees as a candidate for their vacancy at defensive coordinator. Broncos | Ask permission to interview Studesville Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have asked permission to interview Buffalo Bills running backs coach Eric Studesville for their running backs coaching position. Broncos | Nolan leaving team FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Mike Nolan has agreed to "mutually part ways" with the team. Broncos | Will play in London in 2010 Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have announced they will play the San Francisco 49ers in London in 2010. The Broncos will be considered the road team in that game. Broncos | Atkins signed to future contract The Denver Broncos have announced they have signed free-agent DE Baraka Atkins (49ers) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Broncos | Could look to add linemen this offseason Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Denver Broncos could look to acquire offensive linemen through free agency and the draft that can help them move more toward a power blocking scheme. Broncos | Likely will change blocking schemes Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Denver Broncos likely will abandon the zone-blocking scheme after the departure of offensive line coach Rick Dennison to the Houston Texans to be their offensive coordinator. Head coach Josh McDaniels likely will look to adopt the power-blocking scheme. Broncos | Charges against Quinn dropped Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports charges against Denver Broncos TE Richard Quinn have been dropped by the Arapahoe County (Colo.) District Attorney's office, according to his agent and attorney Peter Schaffer. Quinn was charged with harassment and domestic violence following a Labor Day disturbance with his former girlfriend. Schaffer had contended it was the woman who escalated the disturbance and Quinn merely tried to diffuse the situation by locking himself with his daughter in his daughter's bedroom. Broncos | Three signed to future contracts The Denver Broncos announced Thursday, Jan. 7, that they have signed free-agent C Dustin Fry (Panthers), free-agent OG Matt McChesney (Broncos) and free-agent P A.J. Trapasso (Titans) to future contracts. Broncos | Will have to pay Shanahan less over next two seasons Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos will pay Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan approximately $3.5 million each in 2010 and 2011. The Broncos will save nearly $3.5 million each of the next two seasons now that Shanahan is no longer unemployed. Broncos | To shop Marshall, Scheffler in offseason Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos will attempt to trade WR Brandon Marshall in March in hopes of getting decent value in return, according to four league sources. The team will also have TE Tony Scheffler on the trading block as well. Broncos | Four re-signed to future contracts The Denver Broncos announced they have re-signed free agents RB Lance Ball, TE Marquez Branson, OG Mitch Erickson and LB Braxton Kelley to future contracts. Broncos | Gaffney catches 14 passes Week 17 The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos WR Jabar Gaffney caught 14 passes for 213 yards Week 17. Broncos | Will not make postseason The Associated Pres reports the Denver Broncos will not make the postseason after losing 44-24 to the Kansas City Chiefs Week 17. Broncos | Orton throws three picks Week 17 The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton was 32-for-56 for 431 yards with a touchdown pass and three interceptions Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Broncos | Week 17 Inactives The Denver Broncos have declared WR Brandon Marshall, P Britton Colquitt, DL Chris Baker, WR Eddie Royal, RB LaMont Jordan, QB Tom Brandstater, CB Tony Carter, TE Tony Scheffler inactive for Week 17. |
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